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A8 REH

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,839 mi
Last recorded133,839 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 REH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 133,839 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 132,814 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 132,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 130,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 128,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,586 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 127,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 124,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 123,798 miles

ADVISE PLASTIC SILLS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 30 Sep 2016 123,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,719 miles

plastic covers fitted on outter sills.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 119,017 miles

plastic covers fitted on outter sills.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,371 miles

Coolant leak

plastic covers fitted on ouuter sills.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,546 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 113,555 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

engine bay underside misting in oil

o/s rear hub misting in oil

Pass 14 Sep 2011 113,555 miles

engine bay underside misting in oil

o/s rear hub misting in oil

Pass 21 Sep 2010 112,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 108,863 miles

n/s rear hub misting in oil

Fail 19 Sep 2007 107,898 miles

1, contamination on n/s rear hub. †2, o/s rear park brake below standard but meeting efficiency combined. †3, front coil springs corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 107,898 miles

1, contamination on n/s rear hub. †2, o/s rear park brake below standard but meeting efficiency combined. †3, front coil springs corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 105,891 miles

hand brake effiency min pass 16%

Pass 20 Sep 2005 102,069 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 102,059 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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A8 REH is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 REH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 REH registered?

A8 REH is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is A8 REH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 REH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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